Chlorhexdine wipes from chewy worked on my old man. That and switching to feeding the cats on paper plates. He no longer has blackheads...... not sure if it was the plates but I read bacteria can grow in the plastic plates, so just in case.
That makes me feel better. The area has improved for sure.Yes! Stop using coconut oil!
Coconut oil is, basically, a form of fat.
Acne and blackheads are caused by blocked pores in the skin. Coconut oil will block the pores and make the acne worse.
It doesn't make sense to treat acne with fat.
Acne can be stubborn and it might take some time but, if you keep at it, the problem will go away.
Use the treatment your vet instructed you to use... Nothing more... Nothing less.
Assuming that your cat is otherwise healthy, she will get better on her own if you follow your vet's instructions.
That actually makes sense. Getting a referral from my vet now.I have been to numerous specialists between the cats and the dog. Do your research for your area or ask for a referral from your current vet; however, usually a specialist can get to the root of the problem faster, even saving you money and extra trips to the vet.
I am using the wipes. I bought them after seeing your post. I've using the wipes and then a couple of times a week i use the shampoo from the vet. She is definitely better. I can see the blackheads coming out on their own. But it's still not completely healed. I still see blackheads under the bump.The wipes I mentioned helped.,,. They cleared up my cat’s mild case in a month. That and not feeding him wet food on plastic plates. It might at least make it a bit better until you see a kitty dermatologist.
I have elsa on a waiting list to see a derm, no appointment until august. My vet cant see her until june 12.That is a very extremely bad case of blackheads! Poor Salem just had a few small ones under his chin! I’m glad to hear the wipes help! Unless the shampoo has micro beads or is medicated, I’m not sure if they would be needed on top of using the wipes daily. Talk to your vet about it. In such an extreme case maybe the dermatologist can empty the blackheads or give you a better medication or help you figure out the cause of the blackheads! Though blackheads will fill up again.... so treating the cause so they shrink back to normal poor size, is the goal.
I had acne as a teen. Ironically I finally figured out how to stop getting pimples when I was 30! No amount of washing will stop pimples but for me witch hazel toner worked! I found out you are at war with microbes and bacteria in the skin. So if you think of it more along the lines of chemical war fare it might help you with your cat’s acne.
I guess i can buy it and test it. Thank you!Robot or human?
What about something similar to this? I don't think a onesie would do much to stop scratching. Have you had a chance to talk with your vet about something you could apply to that area?
No appointments until mid June. I have her on waiting lists for 2 vet offices.Hi! I have to agree with Furballsmom about some sort of treatment. I also wonder how the cone - of any shape or size - would not impede the process of getting rid of the blackheads.
Any idea what is causing the blackheads, and how did the vet determine that is what the problem is? Just curious because that is mighty 'weird' spot for blackheads.
It might be worth it to try a home remedy in the meantime.An old collar caused the blackheads. I've managed to get rid of some of the blackheads. But she irritated an area by overly scratching. No appointments until mid June. I have her on waiting lists for 2 vet offices.
absolutelyChamomile tea, which is a soothing and healing agent, also has anti-bacterial/anti-fungal properties.
IMO, anything that covers and or rubs the affected area would seem as if it would impede healing. Glad the vet had a cancellation - although, I sure hope it's a different vet than the one who recommended messing with those places (probably wasn't a vet at all), doesn't seem like a very good idea.Will a cone someone affect the skin healing? Since the spot im trying to heal is on the back of her neck wouldn't the collar be on that area? ...They had a cancellation at my regular vet so I'm taking her tomorrow. I'm hoping they know what to do to help. They were the ones that suggested that i pop her blackheads. =/
It's the same vet. He actually is normally a really great vet. Has 5 stars online. I'm hesitant to switch them because i love this vet place so much. They don't push unnecessary procedures. If possible that like cats treated holistically. The place is called silver bluff animal hospital in Miami.IMO, anything that covers and or rubs the affected area would seem as if it would impede healing. Glad the vet had a cancellation - although, I sure hope it's a different vet than the one who recommended messing with those places (probably wasn't a vet at all), doesn't seem like a very good idea.
Let us know what happens!